Israel Kills Most Senior IRGC Air Force Leaders in Underground Strike

Israel conducted a targeted strike on an underground command center where senior leaders of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) air force were meeting, killing most of its top brass including Aerospace Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh. The attack, confirmed by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, was based on intelligence that the commanders were preparing to launch an attack on Israel. Among those killed were key figures such as the commander of Iran’s UAV force and the commander of aerial command, dealing a severe blow to the IRGC's air force leadership. The operation was briefed at the highest levels of Israeli military and intelligence officials, highlighting its strategic importance. This strike also reportedly included the killing of several senior Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists in a separate but related attack. The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, with Israel aiming to prevent imminent threats posed by Iran's military capabilities.